Caramel Brownies

  • 32
  • 30 mins
  • 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 bag (12 ounces) chocolate chunks (2 cups)
  • 1 package (14 ounces) soft caramels, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick foil or with regular foil coated with nonstick spray.

2. In large microwave-safe bowl, melt together butter and chocolate in microwave oven on high for 2 minutes; stir until smooth. Whisk in eggs, sugar, flour and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Spread half the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chunks.

3. In medium-size saucepan, melt together caramels and heavy cream over medium-low heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Evenly pour over batter in pan. Spread with remaining batter. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup chocolate chunks.

4. Bake in 350°F oven until top is dry to the touch, about 35 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on wire rack. Lift brownie from pan with foil. Cut into squares.